Importância e desempenho das florestas plantadas no contexto do agronegócio brasileiro

Abstract

Importance and performance of planted forests in the context of Brazilian agribusiness. The aim of this study is to analyze the development of planted forests in Brazil, considering indicators of cost of production and profitability compared the main agricultural activities, as well as their participation in the trade balance and in the generation of jobs. The national statistical and data historical analysis were used. The data reveal that the showed planted forests growth rate close to the world average, but with a low rate of land occupation when compared to crops and pastures. Presents competitive economic indicators with regard to certain agricultural crops, whose net revenues can vary from -253.17 to R$ 523.79/ha.year, depending on the conditions of production and market. In the macroeconomic environment represents an important contribution in the positive balance of the Brazilian trade balance and in the generation of jobs. It has concluded that the segment of planted forests has a high social and economic impact for Brazil, but still little explored considering its productive potential and availability of land, and can represent an attractive investment for rural producers if well planned.